Question

A 17-year-old girl has had a headache, chills, malaise, and fatigue for the past week. She reports that her throat is very sore. Her leukocyte count is very high at 18,000/μL of blood. On physical examination, she has an enlarged liver and spleen, and she has enlarged lymph nodes in the anterior and posterior chains of her neck. The client states that three other kids at school have been sick this past week with similar symptoms.

a. Why is the client’s immune system reacting this way?

b. The client believes she will die because one of the students at school said, “We are going to have this all our lives.” What can the nurse say to relieve her fears?

Answer 1

Ans)1)a) The main purpose of your immune system is to protect your body from viruses and bacteria. Your immune system works by recognising the difference between your body's cells and alien cells, allowing it to destroy any that could be potentially harmful.

b) It is very important to make in-service training programs for pain which is considered as a vital finding. It is recommended that nurses increase their level of knowledge to counter false beliefs/practices about pain.